{"id":32582,"date":"2023-09-21T09:43:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T13:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/?p=32582"},"modified":"2023-10-17T14:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T18:46:56","slug":"jacobs-clinic-leads-charge-for-ghost-orchid-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/index.php\/2023\/09\/21\/jacobs-clinic-leads-charge-for-ghost-orchid-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacobs Clinic Leads Charge for Ghost Orchid Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NEWS-Big-Cypress-Ghost-Orchid.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a delicate white flower growing in a dense natural area.\" class=\"wp-image-32583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NEWS-Big-Cypress-Ghost-Orchid.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NEWS-Big-Cypress-Ghost-Orchid-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NEWS-Big-Cypress-Ghost-Orchid-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rare ghost orchid blooming in Big Cypress National Preserve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delicate, elusive, and visually striking, the ghost orchid lives deep within southwest Florida\u2019s wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rare white flower with two delicate tendrils descending from its center, it draws photographers and nature enthusiasts to trek for hours through dense swampland just for a chance to see it. It\u2019s also on the brink of extinction as habitat destruction, poaching, hurricanes, and other occurrences threaten its habitat in places like Big Cypress National Preserve and Fakahatchee Strand State Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Stetson Law\u2019s Jacobs Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment as their advocate, environmental groups hope to change that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jmlopez2.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot of of Professor Jaclyn Lopez\" class=\"wp-image-32571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jmlopez2.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jmlopez2-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stetson Law Professor Jaclyn Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental conservationists have long been calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend Endangered Species Act protection to the ghost orchid, but they say the agency has been unlawfully delaying that decision. Listing the ghost orchid as endangered would make it easier to hold accountable those who seek to harm the ghost orchid or its habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the Institute for Regional Conservation, Center for Biological Diversity, and the National Parks Conservation Association are demanding immediate action, and why the Jacobs Law Clinic has filed suit on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case was filed September 13 in the U.S. District Court in Southern Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is an honor that this coalition of powerful environmental conservation organizations has entrusted the Jacobs Law Clinic with the critical work of advocating for meaningful policy that will protect this iconic flower for future generations,\u201d said Law Professor <strong>Jaclyn Lopez<\/strong>, Director of the Jacobs Law Clinic. \u201cMoreover, we are thrilled that we can give our students the chance to channel their passion into such an important cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A unique learning opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its robust and extensive Clinics and Externships program, Stetson Law is committed to experiential education to ensure students can connect their studies with real-world matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For student <strong>Stefanie Stockwell<\/strong>, who has spent extensive time diving into the intricate world of environmental litigation, applying her learnings in a manner that may benefit the ghost orchid has been incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe work in preparation for litigation is arduous, marked by countless hours of research, collaboration among passionate organizations and their members, and navigating the procedural matters of the legal system,\u201d Stockwell said. \u201cHowever, what truly sets this experience apart is the profound love and dedication that everyone involved has for the ghost orchid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added that there\u2019s a greater meaning to this work. \u201cThe commitment to this cause goes beyond legal arguments; it\u2019s a heartfelt dedication to the orchid and the ecosystems it inhabits,\u201d Stockwell said. \u201cThrough this work, I\u2019ve not only gained a deeper understanding of environmental law, but also witnessed firsthand the unwavering determination of individuals who recognize the importance of protecting and preserving the planet\u2019s treasures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A network of passionate advocates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot of a young Caucasian brunette against a backdrop of greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-32585\" width=\"194\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-416x500.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-1279x1536.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop-1320x1586.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www2.stetson.edu\/law\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-Headshot-0-Close-Crop.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alumna Elise Bennett &#8217;13<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the fight to protect the ghost orchid and its habitat, the Stetson Law ties run deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alumna <strong>Elise Bennett<\/strong> \u201913 is Florida and Caribbean Director at the Center for Biological Diversity. She said it has been a joy to see students from her alma mater sharpen their legal skills while working on unique and meaningful case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStetson\u2019s Jacobs Law Clinic has given these students a rare opportunity with this case\u2014not only to learn through engaging directly in public interest environmental law work, but also to do the honorable work of defending this incredibly rare flower\u2019s very existence,\u201d said Bennett, who as a law student was invited by Professor Lopez to clerk at the Center for Biological Diversity. \u201cThese students will graduate knowing they played an important part in the work to stem the extinction crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/biologicaldiversity.org\/w\/news\/press-releases\/lawsuit-filed-to-protect-imperiled-ghost-orchid-2023-09-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the fight for stronger ghost orchid protections<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicate, elusive, and visually striking, the ghost orchid lives deep within southwest Florida\u2019s wetlands. A rare white flower with two delicate tendrils descending from its center, it draws photographers and nature enthusiasts to trek for hours through dense swampland just for a chance to see it. 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